2026 Scholarship Program | GABA Foundation
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2026 Scholarship Program

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Celebrating grassroots leadership, academic excellence, and a generation committed to global impact within the African and Caribbean diaspora.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Scholarship 01

Akindele F. Akinyemi Global Achievement Scholarship

Presented in Honor of Akindele F. Akinyemi

$500
Two awards given this cycle
Eligibility
  • Identify with African or Caribbean heritage
  • Current U.S.-based student (high school senior, undergrad, or grad)
  • Academic excellence that will lead to career advancement
  • Community involvement and a vision for global impact
About This Scholarship
Presented in honor of Akindele Akinyemi, co-founder of the Global African Business Association and Principal of The GABA Marketplace Center
Award Tracks
International student enrolled at a community college in Michigan pursuing library science, informatics, information technology, or allied health fields
Student enrolled in Eastern Michigan University's Africology and African American Studies program
Scholarship 02

O. Rerhi Onomake Community Leadership Scholarship

Presented in Honor of O. Rerhi Onomake

$500
One award given this cycle
Eligibility
  • Must be U.S.-based
  • Identify as African or Caribbean heritage
  • Academic excellence that will lead to career advancement
  • Demonstrating meaningful impact in your community
About This Scholarship
Presented in honor of O. Rerhi Onomake, co-founder of the Global African Business Association and Chairwoman of the GABA Foundation Board of Directors
Award Tracks
U.S.-based student of African or Caribbean heritage making a meaningful impact in their community and driving change at the local level to build the next generation of grassroots leadership

How to Apply

All scholarship applications must be submitted through The GABA Network Portal. Create your account to submit securely and track your application status.

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Create your account in The GABA Network Portal
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Complete and submit your scholarship application
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Track your status and hear from our scholarship team
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Questions?

This scholarship represents an investment in the next generation of leaders within the African and Caribbean diaspora. If you need assistance at any point during the application process, our scholarship team is here to help.

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